About Zinc:
Zinc is vital to healthy growth and brain development; strengthens the immune system and helps fight infection.
Protecting steel against corrosion is the most important market for zinc, representing 60% of zinc use worldwide.
Zinc can be recycled economically and without loss of its physical properties. This intrinsic value helps ensure collection and recovery.
Zinc is a $40 Billion per year market and is the fourth-most used metal worldwide, behind iron, aluminum, and copper.
The world is naturally abundant in zinc, and resources are available to meet future demand for many generations.
From household fixtures to automotive components, zinc die castings positively impact our lives on a daily basis.
When added to fertilizers, zinc contributes to food security by increasing crop yields and nutrition quality.
From solar cells to sunscreens, and a thousand products in between, zinc chemicals play a critical role in modern society.
The United Nations has labelled zinc a ‘Life Saving Commodity,’ and 200,000 childhood deaths could be prevented every year with increased access to zinc.
